Game Thread GAME# 41: MAVERICKS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 19, 2021 - FRIDAY, 7:00, NBATV & NBCSNW

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Which Blazer do you predict will make one of the All-Defensive teams this season?


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I think it's actually Doncic's ability to go and stop, if that's a thing, that gets him open so much. I've struggled to spot what it is about him that's so difficult to defend, but the one thing I see frequently is him stopping on a dime while driving to the basket, while the defender(s) flies by. Few players can control their momentum like that.

How he creates so many driving lanes in the first place, I haven't quite figured out yet. It's probably a mix of his threat as a passer and shooter, combined with presumably deceptive strength.
You are right he very crafty with his motion, nothing spectacular about his speed or leaping but very smart and looks for seams and like you say stops on a dime while many defenders flyby.
 

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